Effect of divalent cations in formation water on wettability alteration during low salinity water flooding in sandstone reservoirs: Oil recovery analyses, surface reactivity tests, contact angle, and spontaneous imbibition experiments

Al-Saedi, Hasan N.; Flori, Ralph E.; Brady, Patrick V.

doi:10.1016/j.molliq.2018.11.093

Effect of divalent cations in formation water on wettability alteration during low salinity water flooding in sandstone reservoirs: Oil recovery analyses, surface reactivity tests, contact angle, and spontaneous imbibition experiments

Journal Article · Thu Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 2019 · Journal of Molecular Liquids

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2018.11.093· OSTI ID:1636797

; Flori, Ralph E.; Brady, Patrick V.

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

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Journal Information:: Journal of Molecular Liquids, Journal Name: Journal of Molecular Liquids Journal Issue: C Vol. 275; ISSN 0167-7322

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Country of Publication:: Netherlands

Language:: English

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